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Andrew Mellon Auditorium Wedding

Categories: Big City Chic, Planning & Ideas February 15, 2010 / Danielle Freedman

Hello and happy Monday!  Today’s Real Wedding from the delightful SoCo Events includes an adorable couple, Bridget and Ryan, an exquisite venue, Andrew Mellon Auditorium, and thoughtful details – now this is the way I like to start my week!

The bride and her ladies look like they are right out of a photo shoot, simply gorgeous.  The fabulous Carine’s Bridal Atelier designed custom bridesmaid dresses for each lady, gowns that you could actually wear again after the wedding – crazy, right?!

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Dear Devon: Cost of Calligraphy

Categories: Calligraphy February 23, 2009 / Devon Pearce

How much does calligraphy cost?  Is it worth it?

Depending on the experience and location of the calligrapher, calligraphy can typically range anywhere from $2.50 to $5.00 (and even more) per envelope.  Some calligraphers charge per line (Jonathan Lane charges $.085 to $1.12 per line), other calligraphers charge per envelope.  If you order both inner and outer envelopes, usually there will be a slight discount on the set.

When looking for a calligrapher, make sure to ask the price and the average turnaround time.  Because your invitations will need to be mailed 6-8 weeks before your wedding date, you’ll need to give your calligrapher plenty of time to address the envelopes and return them to you to be stuffed and mailed.  Two weeks is usually an average turnaround time for a set of 100-125 envelopes.

Is it worth it?  Depending on your budget, yes.  Calligraphy adds an extra touch to your invitation.  If you are especially cost conscious, I would think about eliminating the “reception card,” or opting for a postcard response card, and splurging on calligraphy.  Look how beautiful it can be!

lhcalligraphyPhoto: Laura Hooper Calligraphy

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